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take root to send out new roots; begin to grow or become fixed in the ground. [2 definitions]
take shape to come to have a more complete form.
take someone's part to support someone; to be on someone's side.
take the bull by the horns to handle a difficult problem in a direct manner, even if one is afraid.
take to task to reprimand; rebuke; censure.
take turns to operate in a fair way that lets two or more people share in an activity intended for one person only. One person has a turn, then the next person has a turn, and so on.
take up to fill or use (space or time), often in a way that is considered wasteful.
talc a soft, greasy-feeling mineral used in making body powder and other products.
tale an account of a real or made-up event; story. [2 definitions]
talent a natural skill or ability. [2 definitions]
talented having a natural skill or gift in some activity.
talent show a program of entertainment that consists of various performers and performing groups who compete to show off their talent. Performances are mostly musical, but there are often comedy and dance routines, acrobatics, and other types of entertainment also.
talk to use spoken words. [7 definitions]
talk back to answer in a rude manner.
talk shop to discuss one's work or interests.
talk show a radio or television program in which a host talks with famous or interesting people. On a talk show, questions may be taken from people in the listening or viewing audience.
tall of more than the average height. [3 definitions]
tallow the hard fat from animals such as cattle or sheep. Tallow is used in making soap, candles, lubricating substances, and certain foods.
tall tale a story that is unlikely to be true and often having things that are clearly exaggerated.
tally a total of points scored or debts owed. [3 definitions]
Talmud the collection of writings on Jewish civil and religious law